It has been a while. Here is one of the last shots with my Nikon D200. My camera was stolen last Saturday night from my vehicle while on a photography vacation to Olympic National Park. I never made it as I was shooting all the lighthouses along the way.

I notified Nikon with the serial number and if it is ever sent in for service they are suppose to notify authorities. I know it will never happen but made me feel better to do it. They actually have a database you can submit to and they track all cameras that come in against it.

I am working to settle with the insurance guys.. oh what a joy. Will be back up when I get either a D3 or D300.

It has been a while. Here is one of the last shots with my Nikon D200. My camera was stolen last Saturday night from my vehicle while on a photography vacation to Olympic National Park. I never made it as I was shooting all the lighthouses along the way.

I notified Nikon with the serial number and if it is ever sent in for service they are suppose to notify authorities. I know it will never happen but made me feel better to do it. They actually have a database you can submit to and they track all cameras that come in against it.

I am working to settle with the insurance guys.. oh what a joy. Will be back up when I get either a D3 or D300.

Cheers,

Bill

So sorry to hear your camera was stolen! Unfortunately, camerasmake suchattractive targets for thievesBut I think you tookgood measure because after the camera has been sold (this is mostlythe reasonthey are stolen), the new owner would probably bring it to the service for sensor cleaning or such...Btw, thanks for sharing the good idea! I also understand that it was insurancedwhich isa relief! Then, enjor your new Nikon!

As for the picture, it is the perfect shot for me in terms of clarity, colour and composition

Really sorry to hear about your camera being stolen, next time either have it on you or in your trunk and i hope you find a solution with the insurance, but as for these 2 pictures they are spectacular especially the first one great capture, and as for this lighthouse shot i like it better than the first one in your other topic

Thanks Bahadir. I will try but being without my camera for a couple of months will be hard. It also ruined my two week holiday. I simply returned home.

People usually tend to ignore the social costwhich canwell surpass the material cost inmany cases such as yours :!: Ah! btw, I seeanother good excuse for keeping a back up (maybe a 350D with a tammy 17-50 for me!)

very sorry to hear about your camera, Bill... i hope your insurance covers the loss. but my, what a shot that first one is! the colors, the contrast with the pilings and reflections in the foreground... composition and DOF spot on... just marvelous! the second one is good as well, but i must agree with Paul, a bit more contrast and saturation would give it more "punch".

Stolen....Grrrrr :evil:, may the swine be stricken with open soars and festering boils. I hate thievery.
I am with the others, those are really fine shots. I am sure you are looking forward to your replacement. I, myself, am waiting for the D300 I pre-ordered in early Sept. I hope you get back to shooting soon,
Steve